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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1966
Page
4
Unemployment insurance payments in Alabama fell to the lowest May level since October of last year. The state’s unemployment insurance trust fund ended May at an all time high of 97.5 million dollars, signaling strong economic development.
Dr Carl Ray Robinson of Bessemer announces an independent bid for Alabama governor. He criticizes both major parties for chasing emotion over reason and pledges to push for federal funds, state prosperity, jobs, and better schools while advocating calm progress.
The Tennessee Valley Authority plans two 1.1 million kilowatt nuclear generators at Brown's Ferry between Decatur and Florence with operation set by 1970. TVA projects cost around 247 million dollars and lower fuel costs, promising sustained low power prices that bolster regional industry growth in North Alabama along the Tennessee River.
Washington observers say the auto lobby has quietly steered the House Commerce Committee toward a tepid auto safety measure. Key lawmakers and dealers claim a stitched up committee majority with reps Rogers Cunningham and others backing unRegulated industry. Meanwhile Califano's White House role appears passive as safety reform fights drag through Congress.
The passage warns spiritual values matter more than physical. If something weakens the soul remove it. Even severe self denial may be needed to avoid hell, rather than cling to pride pleasure or comfort.
David Lawrence argues that economic interdependence can ease political friction and curb wars. He cites Soviet purchases of Canadian wheat and flour worth about 800 million dollars over three years, discusses global propaganda, and urges U.S. openness coupled with restraint from Communist regimes to preserve peace.
President Johnson and Prime Minister Harold Wilson face internal party pressure over Viet Nam as they plan a high level July meeting in Washington. Left-wing factions in both countries challenge foreign policy while leaders seek to balance liberal domestic aims with world responsibilities.
On this date June 24 notable events include the 1948 Berlin blockade and airlift beginning, 1520 Cortes entering Mexico City, 1793 Constitution adoption, 1940 Armistice with Italy, 1941 Roosevelt aid pledge to Russia, 1945 Hitler flag dragged in Moscow, and various local milestones. Also mentions floods in Japan, Viet Cong execution, and past local business and farming notes.
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